Agronomy BSc Honours UCAS Code: D444 (3 years)Agriculture BSc Honours Option
School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development

Agronomy is the science of crop production and soil management. It has led to major improvements in yield and quality over the last 30 years. Its twenty-first century challenges are the new demands from society and consumers and changing climatic conditions.

This degree concentrates on the physiology and technology of crop production and the relationship between current agronomic practices and the scientific understanding of crop growth and development.

Through the course you are encouraged to use your developing knowledge and skills to identify appropriate crop production systems that meet the economic objectives of producers, the quality specifications of various market outlets and the concerns of consumers for the environment and food safety.

You will also have chance to take part in farm visits to observe crops grown on different types of soil, including visits to the University's own farms. 

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules 

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

The first two years are the same for all of our agriculture degrees so you have the flexibility to change to between them up to the end of Stage 2 should you find your interests change.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules
Optional modules

You take 40 credits from the following list:

Other optional modules may also be available.

Please note

The modules listed here are those currently being taught in this academic year and may vary for your year of entry.